Cheddar Irish Soda Biscuits

Perfect for a St. Patrick's Day potluck or as a companion for a rich stout stew through the year!

Ingredients

1 tsp salt

1 1/3 cup s buttermilk

3 cup s all-purpose flour

3/4 tsp baking soda

3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

4 tbs cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In large bowl, whisk together flour, salt and baking soda. With fingertips or pastry blender, cut in butter until pea-sized crumbs form; stir in cheese. Make a well in center of flour mixture. Pour buttermilk into well. With wooden spoon, gently stir to gradually draw flour mixture into buttermilk until a soft dough forms. Knead dough in bowl just until dough begins to stick together.